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Manhard Consulting Announces New Director of Construction Management for Texas – David Doran poised to support the company’s growth statewide

Posted on | January 21, 2019 | No Comments

HOUSTON, TX – National civil engineering and surveying firm Manhard Consulting has appointed David Doran, P.E., CCM, to serve as director of construction management services for its Texas operations. Doran will manage construction from Manhard’s Houston-area office as the company supports growth in Houston and statewide, including residential, industrial, business and retail projects.

Since expanding to Texas, Manhard has opened three offices: Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio, and plans to add an Austin office in 2019. As director of construction management services, Doran will contribute to Manhard’s continued growth in Texas as they respond to the increasing population and expansion of cities throughout the state by providing services for all phases of land development.

“David’s extensive experience moves Manhard Consulting beyond construction contract administration,” said Manhard Consulting’s Southern Region Managing Director Thomas Stroh, P.E. “His knowledge and talent will allow us to provide a higher level of construction and program management.”

Prior to joining Manhard, Doran, a civil engineering graduate from the University of Virginia, served as construction manager at two leading civil engineering firms for fourteen years. He is also a member of the Houston chapter of the Construction Management Association of America. With more than twenty years of experience, Doran brings a deep, diverse skill set and strong regional ties to the company to help Manhard better respond to evolving building and infrastructure needs in Texas.

About Manhard Consulting
Manhard Consulting is a full-service civil engineering and surveying firm that serves public and private clients nationwide. Our associates collaborate with your teams to address safety, functionality, and quality-of-life issues where it matters most: on your site, in the community, in everyday life. With more than 250 employees, 11 offices across the United States and over 10,000 clients, Manhard Consulting continues to lead the industry as one of the most responsive, innovative and technologically advanced civil engineering and surveying firm in the country. Learn more about Manhard on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

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NoCO Manufacturing Partnership Announces Additional Sponsors for 2019 NOCOM Trade Show

Posted on | November 7, 2018 | No Comments

5th Annual Event is April 11, 2019 at The Ranch, theme is “Connecting Supply Chain”

Loveland, Colorado—  Northern Colorado Manufacturing Partnership (NoCO) has announced three new major sponsors for its 5th Annual NOCOM 2019 manufacturing trade show April 11, 2019: Colorado Business Roundtable (COBRT)/CAP Logistics, Hoff & Leigh, and FirstBank. The event showcases Northern Colorado’s expanding manufacturing sector, connecting suppliers, manufacturers, capital, and services.

 

These organizations join a team of sponsors that include Aerotek, EKS&H, Flood and Peterson, and the City of Loveland. These sponsors all support and contribute to the development of the Colorado state and local economies, and the growth and development of the manufacturing industry specifically in the state and across the region.

 

First-time sponsors Colorado Business Roundtable (COBRT) and CAP Logistics are teaming up as media sponsors. COBRT is an association of leaders from businesses who promote good public policy and a thriving economy for Colorado. CAP Logistics provides customized multi-modal transportation solutions to industries for seeking to minimize downtime.

 

Hoff & Leigh, was founded in 1987 and has grown into a national commercial real estate company and brokerage firm. “Hoff & Leigh is proud to support NOCOM 2019 and the NoCo Manufacturing Partnership’s commitment to workforce development and the future of manufacturing in Colorado. We view the industrial and manufacturing sector as a significant focus for our business.,” said Alyssa Scott, Hoff & Leigh broker. “This event provides us the opportunity to gain deeper insights on the industry and engage in conversations with business leaders. We strive to develop ongoing relationships with our manufacturing clients to serve their business needs through changes, growth and new opportunities.”

Returning sponsor FirstBank is a long-standing local business and is the largest locally-owned bank in Colorado. Kyle Archer, FirstBank assistant vice president, said, “FirstBank has a long history of supporting local businesses and are proud to sponsor the NoCo Manufacturing Partnership, which is focused on providing the manufacturing community with economic development, education, and workforce development resources. This organization’s mission is parallel to FirstBank’s company-wide philosophy of ‘banking for good,’ and doing what is right by their customers, communities and employees. The NoCo Manufacturing Partnership is one of the best resources to bring the manufacturing community and necessary support together, and FirstBank is proud to be a part of that.”

 

About the 5th Annual NOCOM Trade Show

NOCOM 2019 takes place Thursday, April 11th, 2019, The Ranch Events Complex, in Loveland, Colorado. For more information or to register, visit www.nocomfg.com.

 

Date:   Thursday, April 11th, 2019

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

          Kick-off Breakfast at 7:30am at the Budweiser Events Center (separate ticket required)

          B2B Networking Reception 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. (separate ticket required)

 

Several NOCO companies have already registered to be a part of the trade show through the “Early Commitment” option, as booth spaces have sold out in years past. To accommodate the growing demand from companies, the NOCOM 2019 Trade Show is reconfiguring the layout to maximize space and availability.

 

For more information and to register for this event, purchase a booth, and learn about speaking opportunities, visit www.nocomfg.com. For more information on sponsorships and to become a corporate sponsor, contact Adam Papilion, NOCOM 2019 Chair, at 970-692-3344 or adam@h2manufacturingsolutions.com.

 

About Colorado Business Roundtable (COBRT)

Colorado Business Roundtable (COBRT) advocates for proactive, pro-business legislation with a focus on strengthening the economy, allowing businesses in Colorado and the region to thrive. COBRT is the state affiliate of the National Business Roundtable (BRT). With a focus on regional, national and international issues, COBRT has clearly established a position supporting some of Colorado’s top companies and industries. To learn more visit www.cobrt.com.

 

About CAP Logistics

You want to minimize downtime, increase reliability, and ensure your operations’ profitability. You need to have complete visibility and control over your supply chain 24/7/365 , and CAP Logistics can help you achieve that. With CAP as a single point of contact, you can have instant access to multiple transportation options, expert logistics advice, and confidence in knowing that you’re covered. Learn more at www.caplogistics.com.

 

About Hoff & Leigh

Hoff & Leigh, headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, is a full service commercial real estate company founded in 1987. H&L operates a network of offices across the country dedicated to helping clients list, lease, buy and sell commercial real estate properties. Hoff & Leigh holds its outstanding market position through strong business relationships, market expertise and professional knowledge.  H&L adds value for its partners by using its IMPACT Marketing™ process to increase occupancy, increase a property’s value and reduce property management burden. H&L believes in an entrepreneurial approach to problem solving, continuously looking for outside-the-box solutions. Visit www.hoffleigh.com to view current commercial real estate opportunities and learn more, or visit them on Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, or Instagram.

About FirstBank

FirstBank operates more than 115 locations in Colorado, Arizona and California. It’s the largest locally owned banking organization in Colorado, serving more than 750,000 customers. FirstBank offers a variety of checking and savings accounts, mortgages, home equity loans and a full range of commercial loans and business accounts and services. Since 2000, the company has been recognized as a top corporate philanthropist and has contributed more than $60 million and thousands of volunteer hours to charitable organizations. FirstBank is also unique in that a majority of its stock is owned by management and employees. For more information, visit www.efirstbank.com.

About Northern Colorado Manufacturing Partnership

The NoCo Manufacturing Partnership was formed in 2013 as a result of Governor Hickenlooper’s state Economic Development plan called the Colorado Blue Print. The Blue Print identified 11 key sectors of the economy in Colorado by region. Northern Colorado’s two main sectors identified were Health and Wellness and Advanced Manufacturing. Regions within the state were encouraged to form sector partnerships to provide more localized grass roots support to augment state efforts in each sector. These would be industry specific, led by business, in partnership with economic development, education and workforce development. A collaboration arose as part of the Blue Print process involving people from each of these affiliations and the NoCo Manufacturing Partnership was born. It continues to be an all-volunteer, business led, FREE membership organization designed to support Northern Colorado manufacturers. It is served by a Board of Directors, representing each affiliation from private business to local government, as well as two active committees: Networking and Manufacturing Talent/Rocks! Find us on the web, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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Cornerstone Farm Announces Relocation, Open House: Boulder County’s premier hunter/jumper training and riding instruction service now offers more flexibility, opportunity to area riders

Posted on | October 8, 2018 | No Comments

Longmont, CO – Cornerstone Farm, a local business offering horseback riding lessons and horse training services to area residents since 1999, has moved. Owner Jen Shannon now offers teaching and training services at 8270 N 87th Street (Airport Road), Longmont, Colorado, a facility now called Maple del Nero.

Cornerstone Farm specializes in hunter/jumper instruction for beginning through advanced riders and offers riding lessons, horse training, and opportunities to compete, all in a positive learning environment for riders from 8 years old and up.

Shannon is a graduate of the Colorado State University Equine Science program. Cornerstone Farm has an IEA team, and a competitive hunter/jumper team that competes in CHJA and USEF/USHJA sanctioned events. The facility will also host an Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Zone 8 Region 1 show on Saturday, November 3.

Cornerstone Farm new home is now called Maple del Nero, and is located at the northeast corner of Airport Road and the Diagonal Highway/119 between Longmont and Niwot.

The new location is easier to access for riders from Longmont, Niwot, Boulder and the surrounding area. Maple del Nero offers premium features and amenities on just under 30 acres of land, including top-quality professional teaching and training, new indoor and outdoor jumps, improvements to the arena footing, as well as exceptional care for horses.

The indoor arena measures 150 x 75 feet, and the outdoor arena is 120 x 238.5 feet. The barn itself is 6,125 square feet and has nineteen stalls, each 144 square feet with runs leading outdoors. There is also room for up to eleven horses in paddocks with shelters.

Riders and students have increased access to both the indoor and outdoor arenas, allowing for greater flexibility to schedule both group and private lessons. Instruction is tailored to meet each student’s needs and abilities at every level of experience.

Cornerstone Farm and Maple del Nero invite you to visit the new facility at 8270 N 87th Street (Airport Road), Longmont, Colorado, Monday thru Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Drop-in visits welcome, but a phone call, text or email ahead of time is appreciated so you will be expected.

Directions

From Longmont, travel southwest on Ken Pratt Boulevard; or south on Hover. Continue onto Diagonal Highway (CO-119). Turn right on N 87th Street/Airport Road and turn into the first driveway on the right (east) side of the road. An alternative is to find your way to N 87th Street/Airport Road from 17th to the north, or Nelson Road, and head south. Turn left/east into the last drive before the Diagonal.

From Boulder and Niwot, head north on the Diagonal/119. Turn left at N 87th Street/Airport Road and turn into the first driveway on the right (east) side of the road.

About Cornerstone Farm

Cornerstone Farm provides a competitive riding program dedicated to providing top-quality instruction with a relaxed, stress-free, professional approach. The program is run by Head Instructor Jennifer Shannon, a graduate of the Colorado State University equine science program and a certified English and Western riding instructor. She has been riding for more than 35 years, and has taught riding and trained horses for 27 years. She specializes in hunter/jumper instruction, and offers private and group lessons, as well as horse training services. Lessons can be taught on one of Cornerstone Farm’s trustworthy horses, or riders can take lessons on their own horse.

For more detailed information on lessons and training, contact Cornerstone Farm at (303) 828-9040, contact Jen Shannon via e-mail, or visit their website. Find Cornerstone Farm on Twitter and Facebook.

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Faustson Adds New 5-Axis DMG MORI Milling Machine

Posted on | October 8, 2018 | No Comments

 

Arvada, CO – Faustson, a worldwide leader in machining and additive manufacturing, has added a new 5-axis milling machine to its existing lineup of 5-axis milling, 3D metal printing, and multi-axis EDM technology. The DMU 95 monoBLOCK is from DMG MORI’s DMU monoBLOCK series of universal machining centers.

 

Fauston Vice President Heidi Hostetter said, “We strive to be responsive to what our customers need, and we kept getting quick-turn requests. We’ll use this new milling center exclusively for quick-turn projects. With it, we will deliver jobs in just one to two weeks, in and out, compared to a more typical eight-to-ten-week lead time.”

 

Hostetter noted that their research showed them that the high-end precision shops in the region were at full capacity. In most cases it was six to eight weeks before a customer could expect to get a project on a machine. That, coupled with customers requesting quick-turn service, drove this high-six-figure purchase.


The new machine is known for its stability, is made from a single casting, and includes advanced software and 60 sensors that monitor its operations. Digital software provides the capability to program complex machining cycles at a much faster rate. Table tilt gives simultaneous 5-axis capability, rather than 4+1. Though the DMU 95 monoBLOCK handles all materials and super alloys, Fauston will use it for aluminum and titanium parts that require no additional operations other than heat treating.

 

“For Faustson, there is no learning curve on this machine,” said Andre Rusconi of DMG MORI. “They’re progressive and were one of the first in the region to add simultaneous 5-axis capability back in the late 1990s. They have a very high skill set and will get maximum use and value out of this purchase. They have five other machines with the same control system, so they hit the ground running. Those that don’t know the system have a six- to 12-month learning curve to understand the cutting and turning strategies. Given the economy, the customer demand, the low unemployment rate, equipment like this with a lot of automation capabilities is a wise investment.”

 

Scheduling the machine and making parts this way enables Faustson to deliver jobs 80% faster and get customers 80% BOM (Bill of Materials). That time savings gives Faustson customers the flexibility to handle the final 20% of the part-complete process in whatever way they choose and still come out ahead in terms of time to a completed part.


The applications for this machine span the multiple industries Faustson serves, including aerospace, defense, engineering, medical, and automotive. The increased capabilities it enables allow Faustson to expand their client base and bring additional economic activity to Denver and Colorado.

 

Besides the attributes previously mentioned, the DMU 95 monoBLOCK features:

  • A spindle touch probe for in-process quality control to verify internal diameters, circularity, and more.
  • A 20,000-rpm spindle, with high torque and high rpm for fine control on light duty cutting and power for heavy-duty work.
  • A laser for setting tools, checking form, runout and radius of each tool. If a tool dulls or breaks, the machine can be programmed to swap it out for a new tool on its own, allowing jobs to be left running unattended.
  • High-pressure coolant for faster drilling of holes and improved surface finishes.
  • Heidenhain TNC 640 contouring control, one of the most powerful in the industry.
  • An expanded tool changer capacity.

 

About Faustson

Faustson, a worldwide leader in the machining industry, provides services for clients worldwide in the medical, aerospace, aeronautics, defense, semiconductor and other industries. Faustson has been at the forefront of the manufacturing industry since 1982, continuing a tradition of pioneering the newest technology and pushing its limits. The company, woman-owned and -operated small business, takes on challenging applications using state-of-the-art precision machining to do things no one else in the industry thinks can be done. The company provides additive manufacturing/3D metal printing, 3-, 4- and 5-axis milling and 5-axis EDM services, as well as turning capabilities for cutting-edge custom part production and efficient production of standard parts. Learn more by visiting their website, Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

 

About DMG MORI

DMG MORI, recognized as one of the innovation leaders in the industry, has a global presence, with 164 sales and service centers providing local support worldwide. Bringing German and Japanese tradition together – precision and technological leadership in machine tool building. DMG MORI benefits from the combined engineering mastery of 60 years of Mori Seiki and 148 years of GILDEMEISTER. For additional information, visit us.dmgmori.com, or social media platforms; Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

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MogliTM to Introduce New Brand, Website, Office, Celebrate 7th Birthday

Posted on | June 13, 2018 | No Comments

Niwot, CO – MogliTM, innovators of software applications on SalesforceTM that empower organizations and users to do more of what matters, will celebrate its new corporate brand and website from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on June 14, 2018 at its new offices at 104 2nd Avenue, Niwot, CO, in the heart of the Niwot Historic District. The event will feature a Niwot Business Association ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6pm welcoming Mogli to Niwot.


“This is an exciting moment in our history of innovating on Salesforce for our clients,” said Mogli CEO & Founder Stevan P. Simich. “The brand, Mogli, makes people smile and reflects the hard work we do around the globe to help our clients succeed.”


Mogli replaces the name Tact, L3C and comes from the MObile GLobal Impact the company makes on a daily basis. Mogli was born out of award-winning work with NGOs from the Americas, Europe, Africa and Central and SouthEast Asia.  Its applications are the product of a decade of solving challenging real-world problems using the Salesforce platform.


Mogli brings all the applications the organization develops into its own brand family, simplifying how the Mogli team connects with and serves its users and the domestic and international nonprofit, k-12 and higher education and social venture industries. The services business of Tact, L3C will also move under the new brand and continue to focus on customizing our clients’ versions of Salesforce to help humanity and the environment through strategic and technical consulting that supports data-driven decisions for nonprofits, foundations, and social ventures.


Mogli’s applications accelerate the efforts of its customers, enhancing communication, improving efficiency, and driving results. Its flagship app, Mogli SMSTM, provides intelligent text messaging, blending the simplicity of two-way text messaging with the sophistication of Salesforce to improve stakeholder communication.


Mogli SMS extends organizations’ reach in real time, much faster and at lower cost than paper surveys, calls and field visits, from the world’s biggest cities to its most remote farms. This intelligent, robust, simple SalesForce-integrated app provides elegant, responsive tools for SMS outreach, surveys and automated chat. It’s customized completely based on each customer’s needs, empowering them to effectively build and strengthen key relationships, do their jobs better, and improve the world.


About Mogli

Mogli’s native-to-Salesforce, intelligent applications enhance your investment so you have a greater impact in the world. The Colorado-based Mogli team has a mind for and experience toward global innovation and scaling technology. Mogli serves domestic and international nonprofits, k-12 higher education, and social venture organizations. Our team and company culture is passionate, flexible and ready to help you innovate. Find Mogli apps on the Salesforce AppExchange. Learn more on the Mogli website, as well as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

See the full release document, with photo of Mogli’s downtown Niwot office, at:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SGx3Zso9QiNNhB5raZceE0PEIr_gP1nLUjWf4AoMAqM/edit?usp=sharing

H2 Manufacturing Solutions Launches New Colorado Women in 3D Printing Chapter

Posted on | June 1, 2018 | No Comments

International organization selects local manufacturing leader to help advance women in additive manufacturing

Frederick, CO – H2 Manufacturing Solutions, providing manufacturers a broad scope of problem-solving services, has been selected to start a new Colorado chapter of Women in 3D Printing, an organization founded in 2014 by Nora Touré to support women working in the 3D printing industry.

Women in 3D Printing (Wi3DP) has added seven new chapters in North America and Europe since the beginning of the year. This expansion is integral to the group’s commitment to promote, support, and inspire women in the 3D printing industry, profile leaders in the field, and increase visibility of women in additive manufacturing.

“I have been following Women in 3D Printing since its beginning and have been impressed. I had the opportunity to meet Nora this year in San Francisco and immediately appreciated her goal and her vision,” said H2 Manufacturing Solutions CEO Heidi Hostetter. “I knew it would be amazing to work with her to bring this organization to Colorado and be a part of this global movement in which she believes so completely and passionately. Nora had many choices, so the honor is all ours that she trusted us with this opportunity.”

Touré is an expert in additive manufacturing and has been in the industry since 2010, when she joined online 3D Printing service leader Sculpteo as one of its first employees. In June this year she became VP of Strategy for Ivaldi Group. Touré is not only passionate about the development of 3D printing, she also has a vision for social inclusion, which led her to found the organization.

When asked why she chose Denver and H2 Manufacturing Solutions to help build this new chapter, Touré stated, “Denver is home to a huge community of entrepreneurs, makers, and manufacturers. At Women in 3D Printing, we know the key to a stronger community and a more reliable network to the women in our industry is a local presence in hubs like Denver. Heidi and Adam are two powerhouses and it made sense to me to work with them to bring Wi3DP to Denver. I am thrilled to have them as part of our community and to grow this network with them.”

Industry veterans and newcomers alike are invited to attend the first Colorado chapter meeting August 16th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at ICOSA Media, 4100 Jackson Street in Denver. Register and find additional information on Facebook and Meetup.

 

About H2 Manufacturing Solutions

H2 Manufacturing Solutions offers a broad range of services to help manufacturers navigate the daily challenges of the modern manufacturing world. Our one-stop shop addresses any business challenge a manufacturer encounters, from representing best-in-class equipment and service providers to operational improvement consulting to business development strategies to technical expertise. At H2, our mission is to make manufacturers’ day-to-day challenges more manageable and less frustrating. Our promise is to deliver Honest. Hardworking. Results. For more information, contact H2 Manufacturing Solutions at 970-692-3344 or h2@h2manufacturingsolutions.com. Visit H2 Manufacturing Solutions on the web, Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

 

About Women in 3D Printing

Women in 3D Printing is dedicated to promoting, supporting and inspiring women using additive manufacturing technologies. Their mission is to increase the visibility of women in additive manufacturing and encourage more women to use 3D Printing technologies. For more information, see the Wi3DP website, Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

Nanci Garnand Honored with “Women of Distinction” Award from BizWest

Posted on | April 29, 2018 | No Comments

BizWest recognized eleven exemplary local women, including Nanci Garnand, for achievements in business at the Northern Colorado Women of Distinction Awards

Loveland, CO – Nanci Garnand of RE/MAX Eagle Rock and the The Nanci Garnand Team was one of the eleven “Women of Distinction” award recipients at BizWest’s Northern Colorado Women of Distinction Awards ceremony held on April 18th, 2018.

Garnand was recognized for her contributions to the Real Estate, Construction, and Development industry in Larimer and Weld Counties. The awards were given to nine women representing nine different business, government, and philanthropic categories, along with a “Leading Lady” award and an “Outstanding Mentor” award.

Garnand says that one of the greatest rewards of her work is constant learning. “Whatever I do in the past builds on the future, never letting bad things hold me back,” she said. “I use them as a learning opportunity and look for the good.” Coming from a commercial banking background, Garnand uses her past experiences to find the perfect homes for her clients to buy, providing valuable insights on properties in and around Loveland, Colorado.

“Part of my passion is to help people create wealth through real estate and understand that it’s not a bad thing to be in favor of the free market,” she said. “That’s one of the blessings we have here in the United States.”

In addition to her work in local real estate, Garnand also co-owns Strategic Success Tools, a company that provides an online dashboard for small businesses, allowing them to manage client relationships, marketing, and more. She has always been on the side of those who want to build businesses for themselves.

Garnand is also a prominent supporter of entrepreneurship programs in local Thompson School District high schools to help nurture the next generation of business leaders. “It’s amazing to see these kids create a product, develop it, learn presentation skills and then go for the money and actually take the product to market,” she said. “I used to go into the classroom when I had time, try to help them get unstuck and do some creative thinking. I’ve hired two of the kids who came out of the program, to help them learn a little bit about marketing. I like taking what I’ve learned in real estate and sharing it.”

But Garnand’s work doesn’t end in the boardroom and the classroom; she has long been involved in the betterment of her Loveland community. She is a former president of the Loveland Rotary Club and a current member of the Loveland and Berthoud chambers of commerce, the Loveland Museum and Gallery, and the Loveland/Berthoud Board of Realtors.

Garnand also became a board member of Anatomy in Clay Centers, a nonprofit organization that offers hands-on human and animal anatomy workshops, providing participants with clay to understand and shape muscles, nerves, and more on scale models of humans, horses, and dogs. Garnand is heavily involved in several beloved community events, such as the Loveland Opera Theatre, Loveland Choral Society, Habitat for Humanity, 65 Roses for Cystic Fibrosis, the McKee Classic Bike Tour, and Community Kitchen. She has served on the Loveland Fire and Rescue Advisory Commission, Loveland’s housing authority, and the city’s disability advisory commission.

One of Garnand’s pet projects is the Mountain States Art Trail, which she works with to attract buyers to local art shows, including western-themed events in conjunction with the Greeley Stampede and Cheyenne Frontier Days.

Nanci Garnand started in real estate in 1995 after a successful career as a consumer, commercial lender and private banker. Garnand strives to take care of her clients in order to earn their repeat business and referrals. For more information, call or text (970) 227-1327 or email Nanci@SellsRealEstate.com. You can also connect with Nanci on LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/in/nancigarnand) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/ngarnand).

About RE/MAX Eagle Rock

RE/MAX Eagle Rock connects families to new construction, single family, luxury, and patio homes, as well as investor and commercial land and lots. Properties are often Mountain View properties, waterfront properties, golf course living, or executive or luxury homes. The team at RE/MAX Eagle Rock helps clients that are looking for an exclusive home or just something in a specific area of Northern Colorado. Their staff of full-time Brokers specializes in residential homes, commercial development, golf course waterfront property, and investment property. These experienced commercial professionals provide you with the ability to quickly and clearly find the right course of action that will deliver maximum value to your company or your individual financial portfolio. Contact the RE/MAX Eagle Rock office at http://www.nocoresidential.com or (970) 541-0840.

About BizWest

BizWest was founded in March 2014 through a merger of the Boulder County Business Report and the Northern Colorado Business Report. Today, BizWest covers the business news of Boulder, Broomfield, Larimer, and Weld counties. It strives to provide the most accurate, in-depth, business news and to maintain the deepest and most up-to- date business database in Boulder Valley and Northern Colorado.

H2 CEO Heidi Hostetter Named One of BizWest’s “Women of Distinction”

Posted on | April 27, 2018 | No Comments

BizWest recognizes eleven exemplary local women for achievements at Northern Colorado Women of Distinction Awards

Loveland, CO – Heidi Hostetter, CEO of H2 Manufacturing Solutions, was one of eleven women honored for their achievements in business, philanthropy, and government at BizWest’s Women of Distinction Awards on April 18th, 2018.

The eleven women being honored have all made considerable contributions in leadership, time, and philanthropy to the Larimer or Weld County communities. This year, nine women won awards for nine different business, government, or philanthropic categories, along with a “Leading Lady” Award and an “Outstanding Mentor” Award. Hostetter was honored in the Business and Business Services category.

Hostetter has been a leader and fearless innovator in the Colorado manufacturing industry for more than twenty years. She leads two successful companies and is the visionary and a founder of the Alliance for the Development of Additive Processing Technologies (ADAPT) Center for additive manufacturing research. She sits on the state’s Advanced Manufacturing Accelerator review board and has led teams that earned a number of honors, including Manufacturer of the Year in 2016.

Along with her role as CEO of H2 Manufacturing, Hostetter is Vice President of Fauston Tool and Board Chair of Northern Colorado Manufacturing Partnership and chairs its annual trade show this year (NOCOM 2018) on April 12 at The Ranch. She has put in substantial hours of volunteer service and support for both profit and non-profit organizations, including Child Safe—which provides services for women and children affected by sexual abuse and Respite—a center for the terminally ill. She’s served in a professional capacity a number of leading organizations, including Ball Aerospace, Woodward, Neo Tech, and others. She also works for the state as a volunteer and business leader on its transition boards in Global Business Development. She has three grown children and a seven-year-old at home, who she calls her “greatest joy.”

The BizWest 2018 Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony was held April 18, 2018, at the Embassy Suites in Loveland.

About H2 Manufacturing Solutions

H2 Manufacturing Solutions offers a broad range of services to help manufacturers navigate the daily challenges of the modern manufacturing world. Our one-stop shop addresses any business challenge a manufacturer encounters, from representing best-in-class equipment and service providers to operational improvement consulting to business development strategies to technical expertise. At H2, our mission is to make manufacturers’ day-to-day challenges more manageable and less frustrating. Our promise is to deliver Honest. Hardworking. Results. For more information, contact H2 Manufacturing Solutions at 970-692-3344 or h2@h2manufacturingsolutions.com. Visit H2 Manufacturing Solutions on the web, Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

About BizWest

BizWest was founded in March 2014 through a merger of the Boulder County Business Report and the Northern Colorado Business Report. Today, BizWest covers the business news of Boulder, Broomfield, Larimer, and Weld counties. It strives to provide the most accurate, in-depth, business news and to maintain the deepest and most up-to-date business database in Boulder Valley and Northern Colorado.

Winners announced in the 2018 Colorado Manufacturing Awards

Posted on | April 10, 2018 | No Comments

Third annual program honors state’s makers and manufacturers

 

Denver, CO –The Colorado Manufacturing Awards (CMA), presented by CompanyWeek and Manufacturer’s Edge, last week announced winners of its 2018 program from across the state at a gala at University of Denver’s Cable Center. In a statewide celebration of manufacturing, winners were announced in 10 industry categories with the theme “excellence in manufacturing.”

 

Companies were nominated and 30 finalists selected by industry hosts and others, including eight of Colorado’s creative trade and industry organizations. Finalists were deemed worthy because of business success, manufacturing acumen and a commitment and contributions to the manufacturing industry in Colorado, which supports a total of 441,000 jobs in the state, and contributes approximately $47 billion to state GDP.

 

The winners in each category were:

Outstanding Distiller: Montanya Distillers, Crested Butte

Outstanding Brewer: Left Hand Brewing Co., Longmont

Outstanding Aerospace Manufacturer.: Air Comm, Westminster

Outstanding Industrial/Equipment Mfr.: DMS, Colorado Springs

Outstanding Energy/Environment Mfr.: Lightning Systems, Loveland

Small food brand of the year: Blue Moon Goodness, Woodland Park

Outstanding Consumer/Lifestyle brand: Sarabella Fishing, Denver

Outstanding Contract Mfr.: Manes Machine, Ft. Collins

Outstanding Outdoor Industry Brand: Phunkshun, Denver

Outstanding Bioscience Mfr.: Allison Medical, Littleton

 

Manes Machine and Engineering Company, which won the Outstanding Contract Manufacturer award, specializes in creating complex aerospace components. Its CEO, Bruce Page, was excited to earn the distinction. ‘We are honored to be recognized by fellow manufacturers in our field. Due to the increasingly demanding requirements in our field, we started on a new journey two years ago focusing on our employees and technology that make our company run efficiently. This award validates our vision and goals to strive to become a leading manufacturer in the aerospace industry,” said Page.

“Our team is extremely pleased to be recognized as a leading manufacturer,” said Bill Kelley, chief technology officer of Lightning Systems. “Over the past nine years our manufacturing capacity has grown significantly for our hydraulic hybrid vehicle product for buses and trucks. This past winter we expanded our product line and started producing our new, all-electric and fuel cell powertrains for the Ford Transit. Demand is strong for the product, and we’re steadily ramping up production. This award recognizes the hard work and agility of our team in launching new products.”

 

The awards were established by Company Week, a digital publication that since 2014, has reported on manufacturing in the western U.S. through business and executive profiles.

 

Bart Taylor, Company Week founder and publisher, says the awards are an opportunity to publicize Colorado’s resurgent manufacturing sector. “Recognizing companies and people who are shaping the manufacturing economy is great for everyone” Taylor said. “We’re also convinced that bringing together companies from across industries fuels collaboration. We’re excited to help these industry leaders expand the manufacturing conversation.”

 

About Company Week

Company Week chronicles the manufacturing economy through independent business and leadership profiles. Since 2014, over 900 in-depth company features have been published at www.companyweek.com.  Subscribe to weeklyCompany Week e-publications or view Company Week on the web, Facebook, and Twitter.

 

NoCO Manufacturing Partnership Announces New Major Sponsors for NOCOM 2018 Trade Show

Posted on | April 6, 2018 | No Comments

Xcel Energy and The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade are new supporters for NOCOM 2018

Loveland, Colorado— Northern Colorado Manufacturing Partnership (NoCO) has announced two major new sponsors for its NOCOM 2018 manufacturing trade show April 12, 2018: The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) and Xcel Energy.

These two organizations join a team of sponsors that include FirstBank, Aerotek, Flood and Peterson, and EKS&H. These sponsors all add to the manufacturing sector in Colorado and contribute to the development of the industry.

OEDIT is sponsored by the state to provide opportunities to businesses and enterprises in Colorado. The office, under the leadership of Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, provides financial and technical assistance supporting local and regional economic development projects throughout the state.

“The quickly expanding advanced manufacturing industry in Northern Colorado plays an important role in the state’s economic landscape,” said Katie Woslager, senior manager of Advanced Industries at the Colorado Office of Economic Development. “We are proud to sponsor the 2018 NOMCOM to facilitate further growth and collaboration in the industry.”

Xcel Energy provides power to residents across Colorado and beyond, while providing resources required by the manufacturing industry. Xcel Energy is tied in with the manufacturing sector in Colorado, providing products and services to many firms in the state.

“Given the growth Colorado is experiencing, our partnership with Xcel Energy is imperative,” said NOCOM 2018 Chair and H2 Manufacturing Solutions CEO Heidi Hostetter. “Colorado is one of the fastest growing states in the nation. Northern Colorado, specifically Larimer and Weld counties, is growing twice as fast as the state. It is important that we address our options sooner than later, and this type of growth has to include our energy partner. Local manufacturers are well aware of the need to be more involved with our local and state side Xcel Energy teams. Together we need to take advantage of Xcel Energy’s packages, rebates and programs.”

“The Governor’s arm for economic development is a key and critical partner to NOCOM and really reflects the commitment from a state level to our manufacturing community,” said Christine Juker of the Northern Colorado Manufacturing Partnership. “Partnering with Xcel Energy addresses a huge and critical infrastructure need that all manufacturers face.”

The event showcases Northern Colorado’s expanding manufacturing sector, connecting suppliers, manufacturers, capital, and services. Registration is now open at this link. Admission is $15 for pre-registered attendees (students are free) and $20 at the door, with post-event B2B networking event (sponsored by H2 Manufacturing Solutions and Manufacturer’s Edge) included, and $30 for the kickoff breakfast featuring keynote speaker Jim Davidson, sponsored by BMA America. Other sponsors include Speaker Hall sponsor Northern Colorado Economic Alliance; Venue sponsor City of Loveland; and Coffee sponsor Noffsinger Manufacturing.

About the 4th Annual NOCOM Trade Show

NOCOM 2018 takes place Thursday, April 12th, 2018, The Ranch Events Complex, Loveland, CO. For more information or to register, visit www.nocomfg.com. Attendees can download the Yapp App from Yapp.us, Google play or Apple’s app store and enter the ID code NOCOM2018 for detailed information on the event. A PDF flyer for the event is available at this link. Exhibitor booth space is still available, $390 for a 10×10 booth and $540 for a 10×20 booth. Contact NOCOM for details.

Date:     Thursday, April 12th, 2018

Time:    7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Kick-off Breakfast at 7:00 a.m. at the Budweiser Events Center (separate ticket required) Sponsored by BMA America

B2B Networking Reception 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Sponsored by H2 Manufacturing Solutions and Manufacturer’s Edge

This year’s NOCOM Trade Show features more than 100 exhibitors, a speaker hall featuring several manufacturing industry leaders, manufacturing forums, and a B2B reception. Topics discussed will include: Get the best bang for the buck with healthcare; Navigate programs and grants targeted to grow Colorado manufacturing businesses; Learn insiders’ secrets on the latest and greatest technology advances should be part of your strategy for this year . . . and beyond; and Navigate challenges that manufacturers face.

This year’s NOCOM Trade Show will feature over 100 exhibitors, a speaker hall featuring several manufacturing industry leaders, manufacturing forums, and a B2B reception. The event will showcase Northern Colorado’s expanding manufacturing sector, connecting suppliers, manufacturers, capital, and services.

“NOCOM continues to be the largest trade show in the state because we design it around manufacturing and supply chain demands, needs and forecasts. We continue to strive to ensure that each gets better, stronger and more valuable to our manufacturing community,” says Heidi Hostetter, NOCOM Chair.For more information and to register for this event, visit www.nocomfg.com. For more information on sponsorships and to become a corporate sponsor, contact Heidi Hostetter, NOCOM 2018 Chair, at 303-517-6541or hhostetter@faustson.com.

About Xcel Energy

Xcel Energy is the primary provider of energy services to residents of Colorado state-wide. It also works with the manufacturing industry, partnering with firms and businesses across the state. Millions of businesses and homes in eight Western and Midwestern states are powered by Xcel Energy, which is increasingly becoming more customer-focused, forward-thinking, and productive. Like their Facebook page, or follow them on Twitter or LinkedIn for up-to-date news and information.

 About Colorado OEDIT

OEDIT’s goals include building a robust public-private approach on a statewide level for economic development, monitoring economic conditions in Colorado and strengthening regional economic structures, increasing quality job creation, and more. In the manufacturing sector, the average annual wage for Colorado workers is 43% higher than the average annual wage for all industries, in part because of OEDIT’s support of the manufacturing industry in Colorado. In all, there are 5,900 manufacturing firms receiving support of some kind from OEDIT. Keep up with everything OEDIT does on  Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

About Northern Colorado Manufacturing Partnership

The NoCo Manufacturing Partnership was formed in 2013 as a result of Governor Hickenlooper’s state Economic Development plan called the Colorado Blue Print. The Blue Print identified 11 key sectors of the economy in Colorado by region. Northern Colorado’s two main sectors identified were Health and Wellness and Advanced Manufacturing. Regions within the state were encouraged to form sector partnerships to provide more localized grass roots support to augment state efforts in each sector. These would be industry specific, led by business, in partnership with economic development, education and workforce development. A collaboration arose as part of the Blue Print process involving people from each of these affiliations and the NoCo Manufacturing Partnership was born. It continues to be an all-volunteer, business led, FREE membership organization designed to support Northern Colorado manufacturers. It is served by a Board of Directors, representing each affiliation from private business to local government, as well as two active committees: Networking and Manufacturing Talent/Rocks! Find us on the web, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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